Believ partners with Mitchells & Butlers

Electric vehicle chargepoint operator Believ has partnered with Mitchells & Butlers, a pub and restaurant company, to deliver EV charging infrastructure across a number of hospitality sites nationwide. 

The agreement will see Believ install EV chargers at up to 65 sites, providing an end-to-end service from site selection and installation through to ongoing operation and maintenance. The contract includes electricity supply, maintenance and repairs, software and platform management, and customer support. 

Believ will also fully fund all the EV chargepoint installation costs, including construction, hardware, and electrical work. 

Mitchell & Butler has a wide variety of restaurants, bars and hotel venues in its portfolio, including Miller & Carter, Ember Inns, All Bar One, Toby Carvery and Harvester.

The project will see a mix of chargepoint types rolled out to serve different use cases. 

Sites with hotels will feature standard plus (22 kW) chargers designed for overnight or extended stays. 

For shorter visits typical at restaurants and pubs, Believ is installing rapid and ultra-rapid chargers delivering speeds of up to 250 kW, providing drivers with quick and convenient top-ups. Accessibility is also being factored in, with every site to include one or more fully accessible bays. 

Sarah Leggett, estate project manager at Mitchells & Butlers, said: “We are pleased to be working with Believ to deliver electric vehicle chargepoints across a number of our sites. This partnership will support our guests and businesses by providing convenient, reliable charging while enhancing the long?term sustainability of our estate.”

Craig Butler, property director at Believ, said: “As EV adoption continues to grow, businesses like Mitchells & Butlers are recognising the importance of offering on-site charging to support customer demand and stay ahead of the curve. 

“The variety of locations across their portfolio, from city centre pubs to countryside restaurants, means we can deploy a tailored mix of chargepoint speeds, providing value and convenience to a wide range of EV drivers. 

“By taking advantage of Believ’s fully funded model, they can deliver a scalable, future-proofed charging network that supports both sustainability goals and long-term customer loyalty.”